What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dunoon involve?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Dunoon covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Typical uses for rooflight upstands & kerbs include new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Neighbouring towns include Gourock (7 km) and Greenock (10 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Dunoon project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Built square to the rooflight size
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Planning and building rules for Dunoon
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Dunoon
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dunoon are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or raised upstand | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Standard insulated upstand Typical | £475 – £715 | £395 – £595 |
| Small upstand on new roof | £355 – £475 | £295 – £395 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Dunoon address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dunoon: questions
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Can I build the upstand myself?
Your builder can, to our drawing. We check it before the rooflight is fitted, because the unit must sit square and level.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
How do I book a survey in Dunoon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Dunoon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
